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After Waiting Over 100 Days, Sioux Falls Dog Finally Finds Home
Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5 - South Dakota
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June 23, 2025
After dreaming about starting a new life, a beloved South Dakota dog with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society finally has a "furever" home! One of the long-term resident dogs at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, Marvin, has been dreaming of his...
SD Cattlemen’s Foundation donates over $300,000 to Feeding South Dakota
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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June 22, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation is giving back to the community, again helping Feeding South Dakota’s mission of fighting hunger in the state. At the 12th annual Prime Time Gala, the Cattlemen’s...
SD food bank: We're stretched too thin to absorb SNAP cuts
Public News Service
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Federal data show roughly 75,000 South Dakota households rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table and hunger-fighting groups paint a troubling picture if Congress goes through with big program cuts. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Gun-Industry Companies, Groups Give $2 Million To Help Build State-Owned Shooting Range Near Rapid City
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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A list of donors to a state-owned shooting range under construction north of Rapid City includes $2 million from gun-industry companies or organizations. The $20 million, 400-acre complex will be one of the largest public shooting ranges in the...
Buddy Kofoid banks $250,000 in winning Huset’s High Bank Nationals Finale Feature
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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June 23, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is everyone’s buddy following his outstanding week at Huset’s Speedway, which hosted a four-day stretch showcasing two of the richest races in the country. Two nights after earning...
Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Sioux Falls, SD (South Dakota News Watch) After DOGE job cuts and an ongoing staffing shortage, former National Park Service employee Sydney Hansen isn't sure whether anyone will be available to lead popular cave tours at Jewel Cave National...
South Dakota receives almost $2 million opioid payment from Janssen Pharmaceuticals
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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June 21, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota has received $1,967,317.50 in its latest opioid settlement from Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Johnson & Johnson, which owns Janssen, agreed in 2021 to pay...
WalletHub: Sioux Falls ranked 7th best-run city in US
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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June 21, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A new study from WalletHub has ranked Sioux Falls as the 7th best-run city in the United States. The study compared 148 of the most populated cities across six key categories: financial stability, education,...
South Dakota to Crack Down on Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14
Cannabis Business Times
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June 20, 2025
Chemically modifying industrial hemp or converting CBD into synthetic compounds, such as delta-8 THC, is prohibited in South Dakota, where law enforcement officials will begin seizing noncompliant products starting July 14. Pennington County...
Thank you, WatertownCharlie Kludt, President South Dakota Firefighters Association
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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“Thank You, Watertown!” If you were downtown last weekend, you may have seen a large crowd of firefighters from all across the state enjoying Watertown. The SD State Fire School was hosted in Watertown on the Lake Area Technical College campus...
SportsZone Saturday: Andrew Van Ginkel gives back to community, High Bank Nationals week at Huset's
KELO - South Dakota
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June 21, 2025
by: Ian Sacks Posted: Jun 21, 2025 / 09:59 AM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:59 PM CDT SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s officially summer, which means the summer sports season is in full swing. First, we talk with Andrew Van Ginkel, the current...
South Dakota beef producers enjoying prices but face uncertainty
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 20, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota creating a $32 billion dollar impact on the state. The beef industry is one of the largest components of the state’s ag sector ranking the state in the top 10 in production...
Sioux Falls is one of the country's best-run cities, WalletHub says
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Sioux Falls is one of the best-run cities in the country, according to a recent report from WalletHub. To determine the nation's best-run cities, WalletHub compared 148 of the largest cities across six categories: financial stability, education,...
South Dakota not adding High School baseball yet
Amazing Madison - South Dakota
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June 20, 2025
High school baseball in South Dakota will remain unsanctioned—for now. The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) board of directors decided Wednesday morning not to add the sport at this time but agreed to revisit the idea in...
Ryan Budmayr Is Named New President, CEO Of South Dakota Chamber Of Commerce
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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PIERRE —The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Budmayr as its new President and CEO. Budmayr will succeed David Owen, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure leading the organization....
Storm drain art brings attention to water pollution in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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June 20, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — The City of Sioux Falls’ annual storm inlet art project showcases storm drain murals to bring awareness to pollutants and runoff. Since 2016, local businesses and artists have partnered with the city to bring paintings focused on the...
Long vacant grocery store building in Rapid City being updated for new businesses
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 20, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After two years of preparation, redevelopment is moving forward at the former Albertsons and Family Thrift Center building at the corner of Omaha Street and Mount Rushmore Road in Rapid City, with Dream Design International...
Monarch Books brings cozy, community-focused vibe to downtown Rapid City
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 20, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — For Caitlin and Andy Nissen, books aren’t just a hobby; they’re a way to bring people together. That vision is now a reality with the recent opening of Monarch Books, a cozy, community-focused bookstore in downtown Rapid City...
SOUTH DAKOTA-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION TO MEET
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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June 19, 2025
PIERRE – The South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission will hold its first meeting of the 2025 Interim on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at Avera Hall at the University of South...
Small town summer festivals less than two hours from Sioux Falls
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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From cultural festivals to hot dog night and even toilet bowl races, small towns in southeast South Dakota and the surrounding areas are turning up the charm, community pride and intrigue this summer with a lineup of unique festivals and events....